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New Life for Gooding Landmark

Just over 110 years ago, Governor Frank Gooding built a unique home for his daughter, Louise Schubert. Often mistaken for a Frank Lloyd Wright home, it was designed by Hugo Clauson, a decorator from Salt Lake City who sometimes did architectural design. He also designed the Schubert Theater and decorated the Egyptian Theater in Boise.

Adam & Louise Schubert lived in the home on Main Street for nearly 50 years. After their deaths, the home stayed in the family until it was taken over by First American Title. Renovations by the title company in 2007 helped preserve the home, but after the title company moved, the house stood empty for several years.

Earlier this year while doing some deep cleaning at the house, Duane Burg's imagination saw what the house might be with a little loving care. Duane and his wife Tonya purchased the home in May, 2023, and began the hard work of finding furniture, paintings, and other household items that fit the style of the home.

Scouring secondhand stores and surfing online classifieds led the couple to a treasure trove of items, including a large collection of highend reproduction paintings from Senator John Johnson in Utah. And... while there is still work to be done, the Schubert house is now open for short term rentals.

The Schubert Inn has four bedrooms and can accommodate up to eleven people. Choose from the Governor's Office, King's Suite, Queen Suite, or Bedroom 4 with double bunk beds. A night-for-two in this historic home is $189. Each additional person is just $25. Several downtown restaurants are just a short walk from the Inn, or you can use the fully equipped kitchen or the outdoor barbeque to make your own gourmet dinner to enjoy on the private patio.

Located at 841 Main Street in Gooding, you can make online reservations at airbnb.com. Then get ready to enjoy this one of a kind historic home with original hardwood floors and mahogany wood paneling from the Philippines. It's not just a place to sleep, it's a place to remember for a lifetime!

News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding

October 18, 2023 Vol 47 Num 42

Smartphone App Saves Idaho Skier

by Tony Harrison

AirFlare, the app that turns your mobile phone into an outdoors rescue locator, announced its first documented life-saving intervention.

The incident took place December 11, 2022, at Soldier Mountain in Southern Idaho, with the resort's patrol director, Dale Eldredge, and fellow ski patroller Jason Stockham breaking trail through at least 2 feet of fresh, wet snow for nearly two hours to get the lost skier out. She was out of bounds just south of the top of the Bird's Eye Lift in an area called Bridge Creek.

It was foggy that day. Eldredge recalled you couldn't see 10 feet in front of yourself, and luckily the lost skier stayed in one spot once she realized her predicament. It was after 3:30 p.m., as ski patrol had already begun to sweep the mountain, which closes at 4 p.m. Eldredge said you can't see the chairlifts or the resort from where the lost skier was, despite only being a couple hundred yards out of bounds.

"Even if you're familiar with a mountain, when that fog sets in like that it disorients you," he said. "The lady wasn't very familiar with our resort. She'd only skied here a couple times and got separated from her family in the fog when they all made a lefthand turn and she went straight and ended up in the backcountry."

Soldier Mountain general manager Paul Alden said the lost skier had her cell phone with her, it was charged, and by some miracle she had some cell phone coverage. Operations manager Tucker Ray said she phoned the front office to report herself lost and one of the staff members sent her a text message with a hyperlink to the AirFlare app, which she was able to download.

"She was pinpointed on the map almost immediately," Alden said. "End of story."

Alden said the lady was extremely fit and a really good skier and was able to follow Eldredge and Stockham down the drainage and even helped break tracks. Alden said the lost skier kept her head about her and did everything right.

But did AirFlare really help save her life?

"I know it helped save her life," Alden said. "I was there. I know what it was doing that day. It was not a fun day. It was snowing to beat the band. There's no question AirFlare saved her life."

Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings

Murder at the Gooding Library

The Gooding Public Library Foundation will be hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, November 11th. The cost is $25/person or $35/couple. Sign up by November 3rd to receive your assigned character. Limited to 35 people.

Main Street Trick or Treat

On October 31st from 3:30 to 5:00, Gooding businesses will welcome ghosts and gobblins for a safe afternoon of gathering treats. Sponsored by the Gooding Chamber.

A Haunting in Shoshone

The Shoshone Senior Center will host a Haunted House on October 26th, 27th & 28th from 7 p.m. to midnight. $10 per victim, $5 for those 12 and under.

Halloween at LCYC

The LCYC in Richfield is hosting a Trick or Treat on October 31st from 7 to 9 p.m. 100% FREE.

Notice Camas County Treasurer Vacancy

The Camas County Treasurer has submitted resignation effective December 30, 2023.

The Camas County Republican Central Committee will meet on Friday October 27 at 6 p.m. at the Camas Soil Conservation District office for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the office of Treasurer of Camas County.

The Camas County Republican Central Committee shall meet on Monday October 30 at 6 p.m. at the Camas Soil Conservation District office to complete the selection process.

Applicants are required to submit a resume, at least 3 references and a brief written statement about why they seek the position by Thursday, October 26. Applicants may apply by contacting:

Steve Miller - 1208 E 200 N - Fairfield, ID 83327

Call or text 208-358-1121 or message at smiller@safelink.net

Idaho Statute and party rules governing this process are as follows:

Idaho Code 59-906 (2) When a county elected officer, except a county commissioner, gives a written notice of intent to resign to the board of commissioners of the county of which he is an elected officer, and when the notice of intent to resign specifies the effective date of the resignation, the county central committee of the same political party of the officer whose office is being vacated, may submit a list of three (3) nominations to the board of county commissioners prior to the effective date of the resignation.

Idaho GOP rules (Article VI) provide that the Camas County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) must present a slate of three nominees to the Camas County Commissioners. Only the Precinct Committeemen shall be entitled to nominate and vote.

All nominees must reside within the County or otherwise satisfy any residency requirement under Idaho law. All Precinct Committeemen may vote for three (3) candidates in preferential order.

The CCRCC Chairman shall submit the names of the three (3) nominees to the Board of County Commissioners within two (2) days of their selection. Said nominees shall be listed in order of the number of votes received.

The Board of County Commissioners shall fill the vacancy by appointment from the list of three (3) nominees within (15) days. If no appointment is made within fifteen (15) days, the County Central Committee shall designate one (1) of the three (3) nominees to fill the vacancy.

Camas County Magistrate Candidate Interviews

The Magistrates Commission of the Fifth Judicial District has invited three (3) applicants to interview for the Camas County Magistrate position. The position will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Daniel M. Dolan.

Candidates, in alphabetical order, are: Brendan L. Ash – Gooding (9:30-10:15 a.m.)

Lee J. Fisher – Glenns Ferry (10:15-11:00 a.m.)

Cheri L. Hicks – Hailey (11:00-11:45 a.m.)

380 1st Ave. East - Wendell (across from the city offices)

Breakfast 4 All

This Saturday, October 21, 8 to 10

The interviews will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the American Legion Hall at 114 East Camas Ave in Fairfield, Idaho. These interviews are open to the public. The Commission will deliberate in a private session immediately following the interviews.

Deadline for Submitting Articles and Ads...

We have always tried be flexible with last minute submissions, especially with legal notices for the three counties we serve - Camas, Gooding and Lincoln (along with the cities and other taxing districts). This is big part of what a small town newspaper does.

However, beginning October 30th, our printer in Nampa will be changing our print schedule to early Tuesday morning. We will still publish (mail and deliver) on Wednesdays, but articles and business ads will have to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. You can mail such things to: PO Box 339 - Fairfield, ID 83327, or better... email to: news@highway46.org

Legal notices can be sent on Mondays up until 5:00 p.m. but earlier is always better. The email address to use is: legals@highway46.org

As always, if you have questions, you can call 208-246-9999 (it's at the top of the page too).

Gooding Coaches Honored

Last Tuesday, Gooding students, teachers, and parents gathered to honor two long time coaches - Jack Nelson and Kent Seifert.

Jack and Kent spent decades coaching cross country and track, along with basketball and football at various times. They created a legacy of success for their students, both on and off the field. Their influence touched the lives of people far and wide, including their student-athletes, their families, other coaches, and even opponents.

Coach Nelson passed away in January of 2021, but his coaching is still felt by the athletes who were lucky enough to have him as a coach. Coach Seifert has continued to build on their legacy by coaching cross country and track to this day.

One former athlete who now coaches young people herself, said, “Jack and Kent had a tremendous impact on my childhood and my entire life, as I know they have for countless other athletes. They have given so much of themselves to help others succeed, not just in sport, but in life.”

A parent of Jr. High track athlete said their son calls Coach Seifert "The G.O.A.T." which speaks of both coaches's committment to putting the interests of student-athletes as the highest priority by helping them set, reach, and surpass their goals as athletes and as people.

"There is no way to adequately honor the contributions that these two men made to generations of young Senators," said Vice-Principal/Athletic Director, Ryon Pope. "But today, through one small gesture, we’re going to try. Starting today and going forward, the Gooding Invitational will be renamed the Jack Nelson and Kent Seifert Invitational so that runners and coaches for many years to come will both remember and show respect for these two great coaches."

Empty Your Medicine Cabinet!

On October 28th, South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Twin Falls County Sheriff's office, Twin Falls County Treatment and Recovery Clinic (TARC), Gooding Sheriff's office, Walker Center, the Community Coalitions of Idaho, the Heyburn Police Department, the Jerome County Sherriff's office, Men's Second Chance Living, and the Ketchum Police Department to host a local Take Back Day collection event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the following locations:

Twin Falls at the Fred Meyer parking lot (705 Blue Lakes Blvd. N.)

Gooding at Walker Center (605 11th E)

Heyburn at the Police Department (1800 J Street)

Jerome at the Walmart parking lot (2680 S. Lincoln Ave.)

Ketchum at the Valley Apothecary (201 N. Washington Ave.)

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